The 2024-2025 basketball season has been a memorable one for both Jefferson City and Smith-Cotton, with each team having its own impressive accomplishments and challenges. Below is a comparison of the teams based on their overall performance, scoring averages, common opponents, and key matchups.

Overall Record & Performance

Jefferson City has been dominant throughout the season, boasting an 11-1 overall record, with a perfect 2-0 district record. Their home court has been a fortress, as they remain unbeaten at 7-0 in home games. The team’s overall win percentage stands at an impressive .917, reflecting their strong performance on both ends of the court. Jefferson City’s total points for (PF) is 785, and they have conceded 704 points (PA).

In contrast, Smith-Cotton has posted an 11-4 overall record. Although their district performance has been challenging with a 0-2 district record, they’ve made up for it with a 6-3 record at home and a solid 3-1 record in away games. Smith-Cotton’s overall win percentage of .733, with 1,035 points scored (PF) and 825 points allowed (PA), showcases their offensive capabilities but highlights some struggles defensively.

Scoring Averages

Jefferson City has been consistent in its offensive production, averaging 18.7 points in both the first and second quarters, followed by 18.0 in the third quarter and 12.0 in the fourth, leading to a total of 65.4 points per game.

Smith-Cotton, on the other hand, shows a more varied scoring pattern, averaging 17.0 points in the first quarter, 12.0 in the second, 16.7 in the third, and 18.3 in the fourth quarter. Their total scoring average is 69.0 points per game, slightly higher than Jefferson City’s, which can be attributed to their strong finish in the latter stages of the game.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

When comparing the teams against their common opponents, Jefferson City holds a 3-1 record, while Smith-Cotton is 2-3. This reveals that Jefferson City has had more success against teams they share on their schedule. For instance, both teams faced off against Battle and Warrensburg. Jefferson City defeated Warrensburg 65-34, while Smith-Cotton lost to Battle 80-47 and had a tougher time against other common opponents like Hickman and Blair Oaks.

Key matchups for both teams will continue to unfold as the season progresses, with notable games on the horizon against Rock Bridge and Camdenton for Jefferson City and a second chance at facing Blair Oaks and Helias for Smith-Cotton.

Record Breakdown

Here’s a deeper look at both teams’ records across various categories:

• Jefferson City:
  • Overall: 11-1
  • District: 2-0
  • Home: 7-0
  • Away: 0-0
  • Neutral: 4-1
  • In-State: 9-1
  • Out-of-State: 2-0
• Smith-Cotton:
  • Overall: 11-4
  • District: 0-2
  • Home: 6-3
  • Away: 3-1
  • Neutral: 2-0
  • In-State: 11-4
  • Out-of-State: 0-0

Conclusion

While both teams have had their ups and downs this season, Jefferson City’s consistency on both ends of the court and their undefeated home record put them in an advantageous position. However, Smith-Cotton’s high-scoring offense and ability to perform in neutral and away games indicate that they are more than capable of making an impact in the remainder of the season. With several key matchups still on the calendar, including games against tough opponents like Rock Bridge, Blair Oaks, and Camdenton, the rest of the season is sure to be exciting for both teams as they look to assert their dominance in their respective districts.